NGO Job’s Kenya
Concern Worldwide is a
non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the
reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme
poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited
from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position: Health
& Nutrition Programme Manager – Somalia / Somaliland
Location: Based in Nairobi
with travel to the field
Duration: 2-year contract
Job Summary: The incumbent will
support the implementation of Concern’s nutrition programme and its
expansion into MCH services.
S/he will be expected to
- strengthen focus on the preventative aspects while
maintaining quality treatment of SAM;
- assist and build staff and partner capacity;
- represent Concern at various coordination fora and in
the Somalia Nutrition Consortium;
- engage with technical and other relevant staff of
external stakeholders at all levels;
- ensure a strong monitoring system is in place which
reflects the realities of the Somalia context, and that programme data on
key nutrition indicators are collected, analysed, reviewed and responded
to on an on-going basis.
Job Specification:
- MSc or degree in nutrition, public health, reproductive
health or nursing.
- At least 5 years’ experience in maternal health and
nutrition programming including IYCF/nutrition education with at least 2
years in an insecure emergency context.
- At least 3 years’ managerial experience in a Health and
Nutrition project including supervision, training and mentoring health and
nutrition staff and partner organisations.
- Technical knowledge & experience in nutrition and
health assessments, surveillance, surveys, protocols, etc.
- Competency in CMAM, including prevention of acute
malnutrition, and MCH best practices particularly in the Horn of Africa is
an added advantage.
- Experience working in a Consortium with other NGOs, UN
and government agencies.
- Excellent analytical, M&E and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills – proposal and report
writing, negotiation, networking, facilitating workshops at different
levels, etc.
Interested applicants who
meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter to the
following email address: som.vacancies@concern.net with the
subject of the email as ‘Health & Nutrition Programme Manager’ by
Tuesday 18th February 2014.
Each application should
include three referees who can validate technical expertise.
Telephone contacts must be
submitted with the application.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for interview.
Concern has a Code of
Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum
protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Concern Worldwide is an
equal opportunity employer
